Lenox Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Seventh Regiment Armory
Heritage of New York
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 6, 2016
1. Seventh Regiment Armory plaque
Designed by Charles W. Clinton from the original plans of Colonel Emmons Clark, this structure was opened in 1880. Louis C. Tiffany directed the decoration of the Interior. In 1911, a central tower was removed. Enlargements were made then and again in 1931. The armory was designated a “Landmark of New York” by the city in 1967.
Plaque erected 1968 by
The New York Community Trust
Erected 1968 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 40° 46.052′ N, 73° 57.969′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lenox Hill. It is on Park Avenue north of East 66th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 643 Park Avenue, New York NY 10065, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Andy Warhol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Americas Society (about 500 feet away); 130-134 East 67th Street (about 500 feet away); Lexington School for the Deaf (about 500 feet away); 131 East 66th Street (about 500 feet away);
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Regarding Seventh Regiment Armory. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Seventh Regiment Memorial
Also see . . .
1. The Park Avenue (Seventh Regiment) Armory. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry (Submitted on February 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Seventh Regiment Armory. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 6, 2016
2. Seventh Regiment Armory
The Park Avenue side. Plaques are on either side of the entrance.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 6, 2016
3. National Register of Historic Places plaque
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 1, 2017
4. Seventh Regiment Armory
The Lexington Avenue side
via Wikipedia, unknown
5. The Seventh Regiment Armory with the original central tower
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
